Hours & Admissions
Directions
Join us for a scientific celebration of creatures big and small, furry and scaly, during the Virginia Museum of Natural History's first-ever Wildlife Festival on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.!
Calendar
Calendar
SCIENTIFIC SPECIMENS
Holotypes in the museum's recent invertebrates collection
NEW SPECIES
Species new to science that VMNH staff, past and present, are directly responsible for naming
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
People reached through educational programming since January 2021
Join, Give, Volunteer
Support Virginia Museum of Natural History in its mission to reach families, schools, visitors and businesses across the Commonwealth and beyond.
Posted on
Registration deadlines are quickly approaching for the museum's lineup of week-long Summer Adventure Camps for ages 6-11! The deadline to register for the "Mountain Movers" camp for ages 9-11 is May 30. Needs-based scholarships are available! For more information about this and other Summer Adventure Camps, visit www.vmnh.net/education/summer-adventure-camps!
Please Visit Us Soon
Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Sunday - Monday: Closed
Admission:
$10 for ages 18-59
$5 for ages 3-17, seniors 60+, and college students
FREE for children under 3, museum members, and members of ASTC participating institutions
“
My 4 year old son loves going to the museum. The exhibits are educational, interactive and kid-friendly.
”
Now on Display
As the state museum of natural history, the Virginia Museum of Natural History has award-winning permanent and travelling exhibits.
What will you discover?
Discovery Reef
Discover More
Fossil Overlook
Discover More
Hahn Hall of Biodiversity
Discover More
Traveling and Loaned Exhibits
Travel exhibits are currently available in 8 Virginia counties and one in North Carolina.
Bring one to your community!